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Example Sentences

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"Electric guitar, speakers, guitar pedals, a guitar amp, a trumpet, some sort of bongos, some pads for my computer music equipment," he recalls buying.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Ayton pointed out how Hayes thrives when he’s throwing down thunderous dunks that amp up the crowd or making second-effort plays that magnify the athletic 7-footer’s true talents.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

This leverage can amp up bullish bets while markets are rising, but it can quickly sour during moments of turmoil, forcing investors to dump holdings to satisfy lenders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

While patients may not mind if doctors amp up the tests and use high-tech diagnostics, there’s a fine line between doing enough for patients and doing too much.

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025

He needed an explosion from Seabiscuit, every amp of his old speed and more.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand